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Runs winning streak to five
Zahabi defeated Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
The best run of Zahabi's professional career continues. While Munhoz attempted to turn this into a wild brawl, Zahabi was the more technical fighter and did the better job of picking his spots. He landed the more consistently damaging blows and stuffed all six of Pedro's takedown attempts for good measure. Zahabi has now won five in a row, which is great, but he'll be 37 years of age later this month and has fought just five times dating back to February 2021. That type of activity level isn't going to cut it if you hope to make a serious run in a loaded bantamweight division. Time isn't on Zahabi's side.
The best run of Zahabi's professional career continues. While Munhoz attempted to turn this into a wild brawl, Zahabi was the more technical fighter and did the better job of picking his spots. He landed the more consistently damaging blows and stuffed all six of Pedro's takedown attempts for good measure. Zahabi has now won five in a row, which is great, but he'll be 37 years of age later this month and has fought just five times dating back to February 2021. That type of activity level isn't going to cut it if you hope to make a serious run in a loaded bantamweight division. Time isn't on Zahabi's side.
Slated to face Munhoz
Zahabi will face Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight fight at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Zahabi defeated Javid Basharat via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in his most recent fight in March this year, and he'll look to keep the streak alive since that was his fourth consecutive win. The soon-to-be 37 years old wants to keep proving he has enough left in the tank to continue fighting at the highest level.
Zahabi defeated Javid Basharat via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in his most recent fight in March this year, and he'll look to keep the streak alive since that was his fourth consecutive win. The soon-to-be 37 years old wants to keep proving he has enough left in the tank to continue fighting at the highest level.
Pulls massive upset in Vegas
Zahabi defeated Javid Basharat via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Zahabi was given no respect prior to this fight, marked as a +650 underdog despite entering having won three straight. It didn't start well for Aiemann, as Basharat outworked him in Round 1 and landed the cleaner, more damaging strikes, but an increase in output and effectiveness over the course of the final ten minutes allowed Zahabi to pull a huge upset. When all was said and done, Zahabi landed 43 percent of his significant strikes (75-174) while Javid was at just 32 percent (67-205). That, combined with Zahabi stuffing all four of his opponent's takedown attempts, ended up being enough.
Zahabi was given no respect prior to this fight, marked as a +650 underdog despite entering having won three straight. It didn't start well for Aiemann, as Basharat outworked him in Round 1 and landed the cleaner, more damaging strikes, but an increase in output and effectiveness over the course of the final ten minutes allowed Zahabi to pull a huge upset. When all was said and done, Zahabi landed 43 percent of his significant strikes (75-174) while Javid was at just 32 percent (67-205). That, combined with Zahabi stuffing all four of his opponent's takedown attempts, ended up being enough.
Will fight Basharat
Zahabi is scheduled to face Javid Basharat in a bantamweight bout at the UFC's March 2 event in Saudi Arabia, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Zahabi defeated Aori Qileng in June to pick up his third consecutive UFC victory, though the streak began way back in February 2021. Nonetheless, Zahabi's hot stretch will get him a shot at Basharat, who is a perfect 14-0 in his professional career.
Zahabi defeated Aori Qileng in June to pick up his third consecutive UFC victory, though the streak began way back in February 2021. Nonetheless, Zahabi's hot stretch will get him a shot at Basharat, who is a perfect 14-0 in his professional career.
Picks up third straight win
Zahabi defeated Aori Qileng via KO (punches) at 1:04 of Round 1 at UFC 289 on Saturday in Vancouver.
ANALYSIS
It's a third straight win for Zahabi after dropping two of his first three with the UFC, and this was arguably his best effort to date. Not a fighter typically known for his power, Aiemann sat down on a right hand about a minute into the bout which cracked Qileng on the chin and closed the show. Zahabi might have an issue continuing this string of success moving forward considering he will be 36 years of age this coming November, but he's certainly on a great run at the moment.
It's a third straight win for Zahabi after dropping two of his first three with the UFC, and this was arguably his best effort to date. Not a fighter typically known for his power, Aiemann sat down on a right hand about a minute into the bout which cracked Qileng on the chin and closed the show. Zahabi might have an issue continuing this string of success moving forward considering he will be 36 years of age this coming November, but he's certainly on a great run at the moment.